The rest is just noise

On February 3, 1990, the tension in Madison Square Garden was palpable. The visiting Chicago Bulls were enthusiastic and eager for a victory. This would be the last time they faced the Knicks this season. They had defeated the Knicks several times before.

The Knicks now firmly occupy the first position in the Eastern Conference, but this is a long and difficult season. Although there will inevitably be changes in the follow-up, the Knicks are somewhat frustrated and tired of the burden of defending the championship, but every time they beat the Bulls, their spirit

Very energetic.

The feud between the Knicks and Bulls dates back to the 1986 draft.

The aftermath of "The Death of Prejudice" is still wreaking havoc in Chicago.

Barkley was in a difficult situation. Although they had a crafty general manager, Chicago was not an attractive city for free agents. Even if Jerry Krause fully strengthened, but with the obstruction of Louis, last summer, Chicago was not an attractive city for free agents.

They had almost no harvest.

Of course, it cannot be said that there is no gain...

They acquired young potential wing Dan Marley from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This white winger who debuted in the Knicks was deeply loved by Louis. He could shoot, defend, and had a tough style. He should have been fighting in the murder press team for several years to lay a foundation that could help him stand out in professional basketball, and then

Decide your own future.

However, the expansion draft changed his career.

Marly came to a team that could give him more playing time. He was satisfied, but he didn't know what he had lost.

A few days ago, Marly and the Bulls lost at home by 41 points.

Today, at MSG, the Knicks are also unwilling to lose at home.

Barkley came to the Knicks coaching staff emotionally and said loudly: "I want to use the best game to end the losing streak against you."

Louis teased with a smile on his face: "Chuck, I hope your performance is better than your mouth, ass and appetite."

After the game started, it was obvious that the Bulls' lineup had problems.

Point guard John Paxson, Louis' old staff;

Shooting guard Dan Marley, a sophomore coming out of the Knicks;

Barkley, a quasi-superstar who was wasted in his prime due to being on a bad team;

Ken Bannister will sound familiar to some people because this man once played under Louis. Bannister was a member of the Knicks in the first year when Louis came to the Knicks. He is a rough player.

Inside, he was guided to the right path by Louis and is now a good inside substitute, but he was playing in the Bulls.

This shows how rotten the bull's body is.

The center is called Jak Haley (Jak Haley PF/C), a first-round pick in 1987. He has long suffered from tendonitis and has missed far more games than he has played. He is booed by the home fans no matter where he is because he signed a contract.

He has a large rookie contract, but neither his attendance nor his performance are worthy of it.

Can't blame him.

Before the standard rookie contract was officially introduced, the size of the rookie's contract mainly depended on the team name, home court location and draft order.

Naturally, small ball markets will sign fewer players, while big ball markets will sign more.

Harry belongs to the former, but unfortunately he is not healthy. He has long been questioned and ridiculed. He is famous for cheering his teammates enthusiastically from the bench.

This was the bull's, and it was Louis' gift to them.

They have three quality players, a backup, and a premium player that no one wants.

Louis showed respect for his opponents and actually let Rodman, Doug West, Stevens, Wilson, and John Salley start the game.

As long as they see Rodman, Stevens and Salley playing at the same time, commentators can be sure that the Knicks will launch a full-court press.

Because only when the Knicks want to press their opponents full court will they let three people who are completely burdensome on the offensive end play.

They are not good at attacking, but they are very brave defensively.

John Paxson is a shooting guard who can't stand pressure. He can handle the ball, but can he handle the ball against a murderous press?

This kind of question has no meaning at all.

Because the Knicks' murderous press was tested on the likes of Isiah Thomas, Tragedy, Jordan and others.

They are not afraid of your ability to dribble, nor are they afraid of your ability to fight. They are not afraid of anything.

But Barkley obviously came to the game with anger.

He and Bannister called themselves the "Brothers of Bulk" because they were often the strongest players on the court. He didn't care about the Knicks' full-court press and only wanted to create conflict.

This coincides with Rodman.

Rodman has never been punched by Sir Charles, so he doesn't know how powerful the latter is.

One side is a tough guy, and the other side is a disaster star who likes to fight fire. Put the two together, and a fierce collision is inevitable.

Knicks' murderous press angers Bannister.

This blue-collar insider with high self-esteem has successfully established himself in the league in the years since he left Louis. Although their time with him was short, he is very grateful to Louis.

But gratitude doesn’t have to be a sign of weakness; it can also be a sign of strength.

He wanted to prove that Louis valued him in the first place, so Bannister took the initiative to throw fists on the court and create trouble.

Soon, he was subdued.

John Salley was the smiling tiger who suddenly attacked Bannister, destroying the opponent's ball and knocking him to the ground.

This scene did not escape the sharp eyes of the referee, and he was called for a foul.

The Bulls refused to give in, and the two sides launched a large-scale conflict.

But this time, it was just setting the stage for a more intense outburst in the second half.

"Everyone is afraid of New York. I'm not afraid. I don't like them. They are just a bunch of weaklings who have been blown away. They only look for people who don't know how to fight. Do you have the ability to touch me?"

Louis doesn't need to use Barkley's words to motivate the players. Fighting is not their main business. Why do some people think that their game is fighting? They force their opponents to fight, but as soon as the opponent makes a move, they immediately pretend to be innocent.

Taking the initiative to fight is the lowest level.

"I don't think that's going to happen."

Reporters asked Louis if he was worried about the conflict escalating in the second half.

Louis' answer reassured many people, and he did not bring Barkley's words to the players, which would increase the excitement in the second half.

But sometimes, if your opponent values ​​the fight as more important than the game itself, it's better to actually fight them.

Young Doug West couldn't stand the provocation of the other party and took the initiative to punch Marley.

The opponent was a former Knicks player? So what? West bumped into Marley, punched him, and then punched Thunder Dan in the shoulder. The latter fell to the ground instantly.

This is where the ugly drama begins.

Marley did not retaliate immediately. He was very calm and captured the essence of the Knicks. He only provoked troubles and did not fight.

He overacted and didn't notify his teammates in advance.

Barkley thought his teammate was being bullied and rushed over to knock West over. Ewing intervened and pushed Barkley away.

But Sir Charles never beeped too much and decisively punched Ewing in the eye.

As a result, the situation completely escalated.

The bench players from both sides rushed forward, pushing each other, and many fell to the floor. As Barkley's body rolled around on the floor, Rodman used what referee Jack O'Donnell deemed "unexpected."

"Punch" hit him in the back.

At the same time, Bannister stood on the edge of the melee. When he pulled Ewing and Selley out of a pile of clothes, he was immediately besieged by the opponent. Although he was once a member of the Knicks, he never

I have never been teammates with these two people, and there is no friendship between them.

The melee lasted for 8 minutes, and the live broadcast of the game was interrupted. Almost everyone on both sides took action, and the Bulls obviously suffered.

Because there are not many people who dare to fight. On the other hand, the Knicks either fight blatantly, fight in the name of stopping a fight, deflect in the name of appeasement, or wait for opportunities to throw black punches. In short, none of them are good.

thing.

"What have these people been practicing on a daily basis?" Louis asked Tomjanovich in confusion, "Why are they so skilled?"

Tomjanovich said innocently: "This matter really has nothing to do with me."

"This is a mistake." Zhao Yuanzheng, who realized the gaffe, immediately changed his tune and said, "One soldier and one general, Coach Lu, their performance just shows that this team has been completely marked by you."

"Expedition, what nonsense are you talking about? I've been in New York for six years, and of course everything will become my shape." Louis said dissatisfied, "But I haven't taught them this. How high is my quality? What?

Have you ever had such a fight? But it’s this group of people, damn, didn’t you see? No one broke up the fight just now!"

Louis said sadly: "If they are all banned, what will we do?"

"Quality of coach Lu"?

Does this thing exist?

As an old partner with Louis for 10 years, Tomjanovich can responsibly say that since Louis KOed Jack Madden in 1983, his style has been determined.

Since then, whether it is the Celtics or the Knicks, although the people are different, the approach is still the same.

Moreover, the taste is really strong!

Why are you so arrogant!!!